By Rep. Trent AshbyRepresenting District 9 The early return of warmer temperatures means Spring is just around the corner. Driving back to East Texas each week from Austin, I can’t help …
By Chris Edwardsnews@tylercountybooster.com Many years ago, that ever-present household tome TV Guide had a weekly section titled “Cheers and Jeers,” in which the staff issued, you guessed …
By Horace McQueen Saddling our taxpayers with tax abatements and other giveaways for new energy producing installations is being played out all over Texas. The common refrain from the …
By Tony Farkastony@polkcountypublishing.com I’m a pretty huge sci-fi fan, having watched all the Star Trek series, “Space: 1999,” all of the bionic peoples, “Twilight Zone,” “Night …
By Danny Tyree I just heard about a local business losing a major customer over a trivial misunderstanding. Most of us hate change and maintain loyalty to a brand or retailer through thick …
By Rep. Trent AshbyRepresenting District 9 As we approach the 50-day mark of the 88th Legislative Session, legislators are putting the finishing touches on the bills they intend to file before …
By Horace McQueen Back thirty and forty years ago it seemed that local livestock auction markets were in most east Texas counties. Some counties boasted two markets. Well, that has changed …
One month ago was the 20th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster – an event many of us will never forget. Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated on Feb. 1, 2003 as it reentered the …
By Tony Farkas Mr. President: I realize that, while Vice President, you made it very clear to the Ukrainian government that you held their monetary aid was under your direct control, but …
By Chris Edwardsnews@tylercountybooster.com Recently, Pennsylvania senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to, to quote a news release …
On Feb. 24, 1836, William B. Travis wrote his famous letter from the Alamo. He wrote the defenders would never “surrender or retreat” and ended with the iconic line “Victory or Death.” …
On Feb. 15, 1876, Texas adopted the Constitution of 1876. The document is the sixth constitution by which Texas has been governed since declaring independence from Mexico. Despite having been …
By Tony Farkastony@polkcountypublishing.com Wokeness gonna woke, and the media will work overtime to make sure that you know how the wokeness is the most beneficial and bestest thing ever in the …
By Trent Ashby Sen. Robert Nichols and I had the pleasure of welcoming friends and community leaders from back home for Lufkin/Angelina County Day at the Capitol. I look forward to this special …
By Horace McQueen Finding the medications for restoring animal health is becoming a chore, according to Judy Jenkins who operates Star 23 farm near Oakwood. Judy was searching for some …
By Richard LeeSenate correspondent AUSTIN — Members of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee on Tuesday asked pointed questions about the Public Utility Commission’s novel plan to …
Super Bowl LVII was last weekend and, for the first time in history, both starting quarterbacks are from the great state of Texas. Whichever team you support, it was a win for the Lone Star …
by U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions This week, President Biden delivered his State of the Union address to Congress and the American people. Just as you may suspect, his speech was riddled with lies aimed …
By Rep. Trent Ashby It was a busy week at your State Capitol, as the House and Senate worked diligently to make up for the previous week’s work that was missed due to icy conditions in Austin. …
By Tony Farkastony@polkcountypublishing.com Dear “weather balloon” UFO occupants: We’re awful sorry if we, the citizens and the military of the United States of America, have killed …
